About the Role
You will be part of a globally connected legal function providing legal support on technology-related matters. The role is situated within a matrix structure, aligned by region and subject matter, and focuses on legal areas such as technology contracts, telecommunications, digitalisation initiatives, and e-commerce.

Legal Advice & Services
-Provide subject matter legal advice on technology, cybersecurity, and data protection issues affecting operations in the APAC region
-Deliver practical and strategic legal support to business units and IT/GBS teams
-Draft, review, and negotiate complex technology agreements (SaaS, software/hardware, outsourcing, telecom)
-Monitor and advise on regulatory trends and legal developments across jurisdictions
-Contribute to legal risk management and manage legal spend in your area of responsibility

Stakeholder Engagement
-Lead and support negotiations with customers, vendors, and service providers
-Work with external counsel on litigation and disputes as necessary
-Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to align legal support with business goals
-Team Collaboration & Development
-Be an active member of the global Legal Services community
-Share know-how and participate in legal team meetings, training, and development
-Support cross-border legal needs and provide assistance across business units as required

Key Job Description

1)Conducting employment compliance audit, preparing audit report and recommendations for the business, and overseeing implementation of those recommendations.

2)Support HR team on day-to-day international employment issues across Asia Pacific, Europe, United Kingdom, the Middle East, United States and Latin America (including labour disputes, employee investigations, separations, incentives and benefits, discrimination, pension, immigration, transfer of employment and other employment-related issues).

3)Assist as required on employment issues in M&As and restructuring projects.

4)Review agreements with vendors relating to employee benefits and payroll services.

5)Provide training to internal stakeholders on employment issues and legal updates.

6)Work with HR team to create and maintain policies, procedures, handbooks, and template employment contracts globally, and to ensure these are in line with local law requirements and company practices.

7)Supervise, manage and evaluate outside counsel on employment-related matters.

8)Partner with other team members on other employment or ad hoc projects.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a committed and detail-oriented Legal Associate to join our client's Corporate Banking practice. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of banking and finance matters, with a focus on corporate loan transactions and secured lending.

Key Responsibilities:
1) Draft, review, and advise on documentation for corporate loans and banking facilities

2) Prepare and vet security documents including:

a) Charges or assignments over land/property

b) Debentures

c) Corporate and personal guarantees

d) Pledge of shares

e) Assignment of proceeds

3) Liaise with clients, financial institutions, and relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth completion of transactions

4) Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

5) Manage timelines and deliverables to meet tight deadlines

6) Conduct legal due diligence as needed

7)Provide support on ancillary corporate and commercial matters as required

-Mergers & Acquisitions: Legal due diligence, SPA for shares, business/assets, joint ventures (incorporated & unincorporated)

-Commercial Contracts: Drafting & reviewing distribution, supply, manufacturing, service & agency agreements

-Corporate Real Estate: Transactions involving land for development, hotels, and commercial buildings

-Provide a full suite of company secretarial functions to the company.
-Arrange, schedule and facilitate Board of Directors meetings, Management meetings and other general meetings as required.
-Prepare agenda items and all related materials.
-Minutes taking for Directors' and Management meetings.
-Advise management and stakeholders on issues relating to corporate law, regulatory and governance.
-Support the company's internal audit and compliance functions to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
-Maintain and update statutory records, ensure timely filing of annual returns, financial statements and statutory returns.
-Keep updated on changing market and regulatory landscape, monitor and communicate changes that may influence the decision of the Board of Directors and senior stakeholders.
-Monitor plans and deadlines, coordinate and organize work groups to ensure the decisions of the Board of Directors and senior management are implemented in a timely manner.
-Oversee on-boarding of new directors and arranging training for directors and committee members.
-Respond to requests from relevant stakeholders including audit teams and regulators.
-To execute any other ad-hoc secretarial tasks assigned by Board of Directors from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

APAC Legal Entity Management

1) Maintain corporate housekeeping for all legal entities (including joint ventures) in the region, in collaboration with the company's panel of corporate secretarial firms, to ensure timely and accurate corporate filings.
2) Assist in the preparation and review of board and shareholder resolutions, notices, minutes of meetings, and powers of attorney.
3) Support the incorporation, restructuring, and dissolution of legal entities in the region as required.
4) Monitor changes in local corporate governance laws and regulations and ensure compliance.
5) Maintain a centralized database of corporate documents and ensure proper document retention and version control.


Commercial Contracts
1) Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including NDAs, training services agreements, procurement and vendor contracts, etc.
2) Provide legal advice to the business on contractual risks, obligations, and compliance requirements; this includes conducting legal research, identifying risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
3) Support the development and maintenance of contract templates and playbooks to streamline contract processes.
4) Assist the Director Legal, APAC, on M&A and other corporate transactions/projects in the region, as needed.
5) Collaborate with and contribute to various projects of the global legal team.

- To assist in drafting, reviewing, and revising various contracts related to the trading business (e.g., NDA, MOU, S&P agreements, distribution agreements, commission agreements, service agreements), under minimal or almost no guidance from senior legal team members.
- To identify and analyze legal issues related to business activities and propose solutions, under minimal or almost no guidance from senior legal team members.
- To support the management of statutory requirements of a locally incorporated company and branch company, collaborating with relevant departments to ensure compliance.
- To assist the Division GM in upholding corporate governance and compliance policies by supporting the implementation of these policies within the company, while learning about industry standards.
-To assist in providing basic training sessions and disseminate information for employees to improve compliance and integrity literacy, working closely with HR and other departments.
- To collaborate with the legal team in the Headquarter Office (Tokyo) and Regional Headquarter Office (Singapore), ensuring legal standards are met, and applying theoretical knowledge to practical tasks.
- To assist in keeping management updated on legislative or regulatory changes, contributing to research and reports on new legal developments as they relate to business operations.

1. Legal Advisory & Dispute Resolution (Property & Construction Focus)
- Provide strategic legal advice on property development, construction contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution (e.g., arbitration, litigation, mediation).
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of construction-related agreements, including joint venture agreements, subcontracts, and procurement contracts.
- Manage legal risks in construction projects, including claims related to delays, defects, and payment disputes.
- Oversee external counsel in complex and high-value litigation or dispute matters.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Corporate Transactions
- Lead and manage legal due diligence processes for M&A, divestments, and corporate restructuring.
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on transaction documents including SPAs, SHAs, investment and financing agreements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, competition law, and manage post-transaction integration risks.
- Support capital market activities such as IPOs, private placements, and debt financings.

3. Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Ensure group-wide compliance with listing rules, governance codes, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Provide legal guidance to the Board and C-suite on directors' duties, ESG obligations, and corporate risk management.
- Develop and implement internal legal and compliance policies and training programs across the group.

4. General In-House Legal Support
- Manage corporate secretarial responsibilities, including board resolutions and shareholder meetings.
- Oversee matters related to intellectual property, employment law, data protection, and regulatory filings.
- Deliver practical legal training to business units and functional leaders.

1) Independently handle sale and purchase agreements (SPA) for developer projects.

2) Manage end-to-end conveyancing files, from initial instructions to completion.

3) Liaise professionally with clients, developers, and financial institutions.

4) Prepare and manage legal documents related to property transactions.

5) Assist lawyers and ensure timely delivery of documents and file updates.

-Assisting the project manager on advising the client on corporate secretarial and governance best practice through the assistance of our extensive network of counsel firms in APAC.
-Ensuring that projects and deadline are achieved on time to the highest of standards.
-Participating and leading on multiple client-focused communications (email, phone and virtually/in-person).
-Managing the input and output of client-focused legal technologies (High Q, Dilitrust).
-Reporting in to the Client Coordinator and Client Partner to provide regular updates on, but not limited to, client service and development, opportunities, escalations and more.